Hydration still ranks second in the cosmetics market in terms of sales, after anti-aging care. In 2015, we saw an increase in awareness of air pollution in cities, which also affects the beauty, quality and health of the skin. It consists of various components, such as organic molecules, fine particles and gases. Smog damages the skin and increases dryness, accelerated aging, dull skin, clogged pores, irritation, inflammation and allergies.
Hydration has a main task on the surface of the skin, but it also affects several important properties of the skin: elasticity, glow, and youthful appearance.
When we talk about hydration, we are mainly talking about the stratum corneum and the main layers of the epidermis. In normal conditions, all the work is done by NMF (natural moisturizing factors). A complex mixture of amino acids, minerals, osmolytes, they have the capacity to retain water. They alone provide the skin with half of the water capacity in the stratum corneum.
HYDRA-PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY
Thanks to natural biopolymers such as pullulan, sodium alginate and hyaluronic acid, the Patch2o complex gives new refreshment to classic moisturizing ingredients such as glycerin, urea, l-serine and trehalose. It has a double function – it acts like a protective film on the skin and a source of moisture.
The Patch2o molecular network is a unique combination of three polysaccharides – pullulan, alginate and hyaluronic acid – and each of them brings very specific physicochemical properties.
Pullulan is a linear polysaccharide composed of repeating units of maltodextrin. This unique polymer structure provides gelling, adhesion and film-forming properties on the skin. Pullulan also has antioxidant properties, which in synergy with collagen can increase the survival of skin cells under extremely high oxidative stress and maintain them in a pluripotent state for longer. Pullulan is naturally obtained from Aureobasidium pullulans, a microscopically ubiquitous non-pathogenic fungus, which has the ability to adapt to different environments thanks to its ability to completely dehydrate and to strong salinity.
Alginate is a polymer of D-mannurone and L-glucurone units obtained by hydrolysis of brown algae. It has been used in the pharmaceutical industry for many years as a carrier for gelling, stabilizing and forming a protective film.
Hyaluronic acid! Do we still need to write about it? The hygroscopic molecule “par excellence”. It can hold 1000 times more water than itself. Despite its seemingly simple structure, this glycosaminoglycan has its own unique functions: volume, migration, network formation and healing. Of course, we must not forget about hydration. As much as half of the epidermal hyaluronic acid can be found in the stratum corneum, where it interacts not only with water, but also with phospholipids. Thanks to its many free hydroxyl groups, hyaluronic acid has the ability to form a network with other molecules.
Can hydration be the secret to beautiful, glowing, and healthy skin? Of course it can with Patch2o:
- The natural macromolecule restores moisture to the skin and retains it for a long time
- A molecular network of natural polymers with a highly concentrated natural hydration complex: glycerin, serine, trehalose and urea.
- Optimal hydration on two levels: one is on the surface of the skin (combination of hyaluronic acid, alginate and pullulan) and the other is the microstructure of the hydration complex that releases its action deeper into the skin.
- Immediate relief
- Protection guaranteed for over 48 hours
HAIR AND SCALP
A dry scalp, like the skin on your body, can cause itching and discomfort, caused by dehydration. Dry, itchy scalp depends on several factors: dry air, low temperature, frequent washing, a fast-paced lifestyle, air pollution, emotional stress and nutritional balance. Dry scalp is a problem of modern times and occurs in a large number of people. Aggressive treatments such as blow-drying, bleaching and coloring, affect the ability to retain moisture. Hydration of the scalp is very important after swimming in the sea or pool in the summer. In fact, the scalp needs hydration just like the rest of the skin on our body. In principle, the secret to beautiful hair lies in a healthy scalp. Frequent trips to the hairdresser, daily washing, drying with hot air and brushing increase the risk of dryness – which leads to unruly hair and split ends. All hair treatments, even ironing or curling, can cause damage and loss of moisture.
INCI: Aqua (and) Glycerin (and) Trehalose (and) Urea (and) Serine (and) Pentylene Glycol (and) Glyceryl Polyacrylate (and) Algin (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sodium Hyaluronate (and) Pullulan (and) Disodium Phosphate (and) Potassium Phosphate
Recommended concentration: 1-3%, soluble in water
